Summer dangers: Heat, fireworks and beyond
Newswise — July brings heat, fireworks, barbeque mishaps and other risks amid typical summer fun. Dr. Mark Morocco, an emergency room physician at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and clinical professor of medicine, can explain how to stay safe and what steps to take if medical problems arise.
Protect your eyes from the sun
Too much sun not only burns your skin – it can also damage your eyes. Choosing the proper sun glasses is only the first step in protecting your vision, especially in the summer. Dr. Rex Hamilton, Director of the UCLA Laser Refractive Center at the Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, can offer useful tips for choosing sunglasses and other easy ways to protect your eyes from vision loss, unsightly growths and cataracts.
Traveling abroad – with kids
If you’re planning to travel outside the U.S. this summer, do a little pre-planning to keep everyone healthy during their journey. Dr. Nava Yeganeh, an assistant professor of pediatric infectious diseases and director of the Pediatric International Travel and Adoption Clinic at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA, can explain three important strategies for keeping kids healthy.
Stay cool with a plant-based diet
This summer, try a plant-based diet. Dana Hunnes, PhD, a senior dietitian and adjunct assistant professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, is available to discuss the health and weight benefits of a plant-based summer diet. She can also provide recipe and meal planning ideas.
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